Customizing a motorcycle like this BMW R1100S Cafe Racer has been a challenge for our BMW motorcycle transformation and customization workshop in Spain, because this BMW motorcycle is not originally a very suitable motorcycle to customize due to its fuel tank or suspension system lead.
The process of modifying this bmw r1100s
We had already modified some BMW R1100S before, but this time we wanted to go further in our Cafe Racer workshop in Malaga and therefore we thought about eliminating the big problem that this motorcycle has: its large fuel tank. So the first thing we did at Lord Drake Kustoms was to disassemble the entire body of the bike and of course the huge fuel tank.
Then we began to test that other types of tanks could come in handy and we opted to test with a gasoline tank from a BMW K100… and that was the solution. Fran Manen had it clear, that was the tank that had to be adapted. So after a long and difficult work of modification of the chassis, relocation of electrical systems, control units, ABS, etc; we were able to get the tank to fit in its correct position.
From that point on, the following was to modify and manufacture a cafe racer-stylesubframe and the base of the seat, we lowered the front suspension and installed a7-inch motorcycle headlight to try to cover the maximum front surface that is usually very empty because of the BMW suspension system that this model has.
The change was incredible, now this customBMW motorcycle looked like something else, a mix between a BMW R for the engine with the Boxer cylinders and a BMW K for the gas tank.
From there, we manufacture the seat, the license plate bracket, the exhaust with Spark tail, the side covers under the tank to close gaps, the rear fender, the removable rear tail and the headlight brackets to name a few of the parts that They have been handcrafted in our custom workshop in Spain.
In the cafe racer accessories and parts store “Customiza Tu Moto” we have acquired the Kellerman turn signals for handlebars, the Motogadget Mini odometer, the Spark tailpipe, the rear LED indicators and light and many other accessories.
Finally, we have carried out the homologation of all the reforms made to this BMW R1100S Cafe Racer motorcycle with our own Homologation service of motorcycle reformsin Spain.
Because of its name “69” and the position it represents, this is the bike transformed more sexual than Lord Drake Kustoms has customized in his Harley Davidson workshop in Malaga to date. A Sportster Bobber.
An elegant and striking Harley Sportster Bobber
In addition, this Harley transformed in Malaga (Spain) is very attractive because it is a custom motorcycle that, as it was being built, seemed more daring and sexy. Also something rampant and radical, but elegant.
This Sportster Bobber with very casual style and for all audiences (young and less young, bikers and non-bikers) is a perfect custom motorcycle to ride on any street in the most Californian style. While people look at you in your path. With a powerful sound and great joy of walking.
The “sixty-nine” also has a somewhat radical stance that encourages you to twist the accelerator at the entrance of a highway. It is simply the “69”… sometimes it relaxes you, other times it takes you to maximum excitement!
The secret of this Sportster Bobber “69” is its color scheme
What was clear was that something striking and simple at the same time was sought. That’s why when painting this Harley Davidson, the striking white was combined with the elegant black. In addition, he put a touch of union between both colors in gold (aged) without abusing this color so as not to fall on a vulgar motorcycle.
This motorcycle has been in the second position in the “Sportster” category of the Harley Davidson European Custom Bike Show “Eurofestival” held in 2014 in Saint Tropez (France).
This motorcycle Sportster Bobber-style, with a Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 base, is the first of a series of which several units have already been made in the LDK Harley and custom workshop in Malaga. Fran Manen, the owner of the brand, has also customized two bikes of this series at his Harley workshop in Miami.
Technical info:
Name: “Sixty Nine” Style: Old School / Bobber / Cafe Racer Brand: Harley Davidson. Model: Sportster 1200 C. Engine: 1,200 cc. Transmission: Chain kit by LDK. Foot Controls: Forward controls. Brakes: DNA brake discs. Front Wheel: 21 ”Rims Fat Daddy. Rear Wheel: 16” Rims Fat Daddy. Gas Tank: Peanut 3.3 gallons. Front Suspension: Modified by LDK. Rear Suspension: -2 ”lowered. Front Fender: by LDK. Rear Fender: by LDK. Seat: HD. Exhaust: by LDK. Air Filter: Dragged. Speedometer: Joker Machine side mount and stock speedo. Side Plate: by LDK. Lighting: Headlight, rear light, turn signals… Others: handlebar, grips, levers, gas cap, footpegs, spark plug cables, mirrors, etc…
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You can order this Harley Sportster Bobber now!
BASE: HD Sportster 1200 (you can use also any HD Sportster 883 model) STYLE: Old School/Bobber/Custom
TIME: 60 – 90 days aprox. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to USA & EUROPE.
LOCATION: This bike is at our Europe location (Málaga, Spain). We can do the same bike at our USA location (Miami, FL) for the american market.
Named Triumph “Scrambler T100”, this bike has this name because when customizing it we have chosen a Bonneville T100 base and we have given it the air of a scrambler motorcycle. As a final result, this transformed Triumph Bonneville that has remained very elegant and discreet despite the changes made in Lord Drake Kustoms’ motorcycle customization workshop in Malaga.
As specialists in modification of Triumph motorcycles in Spain and Miami that we are, this modified motorcycle has not presented major problems when carrying out the work. The client wanted a simple customization that did not lose the Triumph essence, which is why we have left many significant pieces of the model such as the original watches, the tank emblems, etc.
This transformed Triumph is a reflection of something we often say to our customers: “customize your motorcycle, but in an intelligent way and when in doubt in a simple way, since sometimes less is more. To customize your motorcycle, you do not need to spend making changes without sense or placing many custom parts without any logic .”
We’ve fitted a new Biltwell tracker handlebar, turn signals, Biltwell grips and mirrors. We have also modified the suspensions by replacing the rear shock absorbers and modifying the front fork a bit and we have placed a grille for headlight. We have cut the front fender and put some rubber springs on the fork.
We have also modified the subframe, we have manufactured a custom made seat for a scrambler or brat motorcycle and we have installed a new custom made license plate holder with side arm. Finally some universal motorcycle exhaust tails with retro airs and Continetal TKC 80 tires.
As for the finishes, black exhausts with collectors wrapped with heat tape for black exhausts, matt graphite gray motorcycle paint for the fuel tank, black on the rims and many engine parts and brown upholstery with diamonds on the seat.
Many of these custom motorcycle parts have been provided to us by our new company “Customize your motorcycle” and the electrostaticpowder painting or powdercoating has been made by the Metal Colors company.
Finally, our own motorcycle refurbishmenthomologation servicehas homologated and passed the ITV of this elegant Triumph Bonneville T100 transformed with Scrambler and Brat motorcycle airs.
Originally, this transformed motorcycle was a Triumph Bonneville T100 that Lord Drake Kustoms has customized at his Miami motorcycle workshop to make into a true Triumph Scrambler.
This motorcycle was not the first Triumph Bonneville that we worked; It was the third we customized… and also, all for the same customer who is a lover of motorcycles from the prestigious English brand and Scrambler motorcycles. It was built in Miami, although shortly thereafter it was shipped to Hollywood, Los Angeles, where its owner currently resides.
Customizing this Triumph Scrambler “Blacktracker”
Fran Manen and his brand LDKdid a great artisan job in transforming this bike; The fuel tank, the entire Scrambler-style rear seat, and the front seat and fender were manually constructed of metal. The exhaust British Customs and other details such as shock absorbers gave this a very special Scrambler bike touch.
The painting and airbrushing on this bike has been very simple … no airbrushing or graphics and color … all gloss black. No Triumph emblems or side numbers; simply black.
The transformation of motorcycles like this, is usually always very similar and with the same type of elements and aspects, but this time this customized Triumph turned out to be totally different from everything seen so far.
Lord Drake Kustoms always tries to do different and original things on his custom bikes and above all he does not want his works to be clones of the rest of Cafe racer or Scrambler bikes that exist in the market; and even less when it comes to motorcycles that are for a market as exclusive as Miami or Los Angeles.
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You can order your own Triumph Scrambler model now!
BASE: Triumph Bonneville T100 (or any Bonneville model). STYLE: Brat / Scrambler / Street Tracker
TIME: 60 – 90 days approx. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to USA & EUROPE.
LOCATION: This bike is at our Europe location (Málaga, Spain). We can do the same bike at our USA location (Miami, FL) for the american market.
Harley-Davidson Softail Springer Classic FLSTSCI of the year 2005. A custom motorcycle “Old School”… really. Built by Lord Drake Kustoms in his custom Harley workshop in Miami (USA).
Well, here is the response of the owner of Lord Drake Kustoms to all those questions: A custom Bobber motorcycle, Old School! A real iron! An authentic Harley, American with character! A Softail Springer Classic… The “Springer SDT Vintage”.
This motorcycle customized in the motorcycle workshop of Lord Drake Kustoms in Miami (USA), has a detail to highlight, was commissioned by a regular customer of Fran Manen: “SDT Designs“. Which collaborated with LDK to result in this powerful Harley Old School. “SDT” are the initials of the name of the owner of the motorcycle transformed on this occasion.
The process of transforming this Softail Springer Classic
I didn’t want to use the typical and cheap Springer Aftermarket forks, so it was clear, you had to start with a very simple base to choose from… a Harley Softail. And for the result, to be more radical and authentic, a Softail Springer Classic.
The first thing was to undress the Harley Softail chassis to the point of removing the oil tank along with all the original engine and transmission covers of the Harley Twin Cam. We had to cut the entire rear of the chassis to start shaping this beauty.
The rear fender, the custom oil tank for Harley, in addition to all the connections, the base of the fuel tank, the base and the entire complete seat, the handlebars and the exhaust pipes, all were manufactured by Lord Drake Kustoms. He was also accompanied by aSportster fuel tank typepeanut which was also modified by LDK.
The rest of the engine and transmission covers of this Springer Softail were treated to move from the original chrome to the black textured powder coat. The finishes were very simple: pure steel with the rust that characterizes it and semi-gloss lacquer to protect it in fenders and fuel tank. It was also applied black powder coat with texture or gloss and red color to the rim of the tires.
The upholstery of the spring seat for this Harley was made with the same skin that uses Ferrari for the interior panels and consoles of its cars.
We must not forget the essence and soul in this world of customization and transformation of motorcycles, where this trend comes from. And without “Harleys” and without “Old School”, today we probably wouldn’t know the term “Custom Bikes” and all that it represents today.
Technical Data Sheet
Bike: HD Softail Springer Classic FLSTSC.
Bike Year: 2005.
Name: Springer SDT Vintage.
Engine: 88 Twin Cam 1,450 cc.
Exhaust: manufactured by LDK.
Oil Tank & Fittings: manufactured by LDK.
Handlebar: manufactured by LDK.
Rear Fender: manufactured by LDK.
Air Filter: RSD.
Wheels: DNA Fat Daddy rims (16′ rear & 21′ front) with Avon tires.
Suspension: -1 inch rear shocks and stock springer front end.
Gas Tank: Peanut 3.3 gallons (modified by LDK).
Gas Tank Base & Ignition Relocation: manufactured by LDK.
Seat: manufactured by LDK.
Seat Base: manufactured by LDK.
Coil Relocation Bracket: manufactured by LDK.
Paint, Powdercoat & Graphics: by LDK (raw steel with rust detail and semi-gloss clearcoat, black powder coat and red ).
Others: RSD clarity covers, engine rocker covers, gas cap, side tag bracket and rear light, Joker Led turn signals, shifter link and speedo relocation, HD vintage footboards, Avon grips.
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¡You can order this Custom Softail Springer Now!
BASE: Softail Springer Classic (You can use any model of HD Softail) STYLE: Bobber / Old School / Street Tracker
CUSTOMIZATION TIME: 60-90 days aprox. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to EUROPE and USA.
This custom motorcycle is made on a Triumph Scrambler at Lord Drake Kustoms motorcycle transformation workshop in Miami. A Scrambler motorcycle totally different from what has been seen so far.
Gerard is the owner of this custom bike, a good friend of Fran Manen, who has a large collection of Triumph bikes. This was the second Scrambler that we did to this client in our custom motorcycle workshop in Miami; and as always we had to follow some very clear ideas.
Modifications for this Scrambler motorcycle
The Scrambler fuel tank used, comes from a Yamaha XT from the 70s, and had to be modified and adapted to the chassis of this transformed motorcycle completely. The seat and the two fenders were handcrafted.
The used exhausts are from the manufacturer British Customs and the Scrambler tires are from the Continental brand. In addition, air shocks were installed, a 7 ”headlight gave a very special touch to this Scrambler motorcycle.
In the transformation of motorcycles of this style, the painting and airbrushing work is usually more elaborate, but on this Scrambler motorcycle, it has been quite simple again. Dark blue color combined with black. The seat is upholstered in natural leather with a cream tone.
This custom Triumph has nothing to do with the typical Triumph Cafe racer or Scrambler that have been made until now. You may like it or you may hate it… but something is clear: it is original and is built in the custom workshop of Lord Drake Kustoms in Miami.
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You can order your own Scrambler motorcycle model now!
BASE: Triumph Bonneville T100 (or any Bonneville or Scrambler model) STYLE: Brat / Scrambler / Street Tracker
TIME: 60 – 90 days approx. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to USA & EUROPE.
LOCATION: This bike is at our Europe location (Málaga, Spain). We can do the same bike at our USA location (Miami, FL) for the American market.
In this post we present a spectacular Harley Davidson Sportster Scrambler (Soulbreaker 2) that is the second unit of a limited edition of 10 units of a new Sportster Scrambler motorcycle customized by Lord Drake Kustoms.
The modification and transformation of this second unit (in red color) of the 10 Sportster scrambler series, has been customized in our Harley Davidson workshop in Malaga (SPAIN). Currently, the first unit (which was green) circulates on the roads of Austria and this unit has ended up in London (United Kingdom).
The main differences between this scrambler bike and its predecessor are: the colors (red instead of green), the graphic of the side covers, the exhaust pipes, the air filter and the front rim that has been put 21 inches in instead of 19.
Lord Drake Kustoms ships motorcycles all over the world from his cafe racer and custom workshops in Miami and Malaga! … so you can order yours right now and choose the colors, numbers or side graphics and some other details of this limited series of 10 units… .. Only 8 units left!
It is likely that in the coming months you will see a new unit of this limited series of custom motorcycles in some well-known official Harley Davidson dealer in Spain, since Fran Manen is currently negotiating with it, the possibility of modifying a Sportster of this Series ” Soulbreaker ”to be sold at the Harley Davidson dealer store that we will announce very soon.
In addition, it refers to one of the great cars in the history of the competition. Specifically, the Porsche 917 “GULF” that Mcqueenwith the number 20 he was driving in the aforementioned film. If you have seen it, surely you know the phrase: “Racing is life … anything that happens before or after is just waiting“
Fran Manen (owner of LDK) is passionate about Steve Mcqueen, the colors “GULF” and the Porsche. So it was clear when it came to creating what has been the first unit of a limited series of Cafe Racer motorcycles inspired by cars and mythical motorcycles in the world of competition.
The choice of the color palette of this Sportster Cafe Racer
Painting and airbrushing motorcyclesCafe Racer like this is sometimes difficult to choose. But this time it was simply because it had to be a GULF motorcycle, in this case, a Harley Davidson Sportster Gulf… neither more nor less.
Notably, the great work is done in this Sportster Cafe Racer, especially in the rear neck that has been handmade in steel, as well as the custom fuel tank. Fat spokes tires manufactured for this Harley Sportster Cafe Racer, add a spectacular touch to all the work of transformation of this motorcycle, in one of the best Cafe Racer workshops in Spain.
Technical Sheet
Name: “Racing is Life”.
Unit: 1/5 (Limited edition of 5 units).
Style: Cafe Racer.
Brand: Harley Davidson
Model: Sportster 883.
Engine: 883cc.
Transmission: Converted to chain by LDK.
Foot controls: advanced, modified by LDK.
Brakes: DNA brake discs.
Front-wheel: 19 ”Fat Daddy custom tires.
Rear-wheel: 18 ”Fat Daddy custom tires.
Fuel tank: Manufactured by LDK.
Front suspension: Modified by LDK.
Rear suspension: Rise +3” Air shock absorbers.
Front fender: Manufactured by LDK.
Rear tail: Manufactured by LDK in metal.
Seat: Manufactured by LDK.
Exhaust: 2:1 Vance and Hines.
Air Filter: S&S.
Odometer: Digital with RSD support.
License plate holder: Manufactured by LDK.
Illumination: Front light (HD dome), Rear light incorporated into fenders, front and rear LED turn signals on seat posts and dimmers.
Other modifications: Semi-handlebars, grips, handles, gas cap, footrest, spark plug wires, spark plug caps, mirrors.
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You can order your own Sportster Cafe Racer Now!
BASE: You can use any model of HD Sportster 883 or 1200. STYLE: Cafe Racer, Custom.
TIME: 60 – 90 days approx. SHIPPING: Worldwide. Free shipping to USA & EUROPE.
LOCATION: This bike is at our European location (Málaga, Spain). We can do the same bike at our USA location (Miami, FL) for the American market.
